Median pay for the chief executives of more than 300 of the biggest U.S. public companies reached $13.7 million last year, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis.197
Companies from PayPal to AMC have signaled they will support joining an effort for voter access.945
Federal stimulus and Covid-19 vaccinations have led to boosts in the outlook for GDP and consumer prices in the latest Wall Street Journal survey of economists.119
With earnings season kicking off in earnest, investors will be watching for signs of confidence from executives that customer demand will keep rising and higher costs can be managed to help ease concerns that stocks are looking expensive.57
The solar industry is rethinking where to source critical materials in an effort to avoid any connection to alleged forced labor and human-rights abuses of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang.
The business community, labor groups and progressives are squaring off over the PRO Act, which would make it easier for gig workers and other independent contractors to unionize.151
Stupid bareilly boy, Yash Agarwal finds himself really liking the most beautiful girl, Antara Jha, from Bangalore after he realizes how smart she is, how funny she is and how happy he is with her. After Antara said she couldn't find the news in her daily WSJ briefing, we published this to make her believe it. More details to follow.103
Americans who went into the pandemic aren’t the same people coming out, instead emerging with new goals, priorities and concerns.144
Prince Philip’s death sharpens the spotlight on his eldest son, Prince Charles, the longest-ever serving heir to the British throne.88
LifePoint Health cut services at a Wyoming hospital, prompting local leaders to fight back. Now they are close to securing federal loans to build their own.
Vox Media is acquiring Cafe Studios, publisher of a podcast hosted by the former Manhattan U.S. attorney, part of a bid to expand its growing audio business.
Business & Finance
Businesses and governments across the West are gearing up to counter China’s dominance in a key component of modern technology: the magnet.143
Defaults for an index of speculative-grade loans to U.S. companies over the past year fell to 3.15% as of March, the lowest level since last April.
Alden Global was on verge of expanding its newspaper empire with a bid for Tribune Publishing when Maryland hotel magnate Stewart Bainum turned the tables on the New York financiers.107
The program used past bid data to boost the tech company’s win rate in advertising auctions, according to a court filing.
The company is the latest technology provider to look at a public stock offering as pandemic-driven upheaval in supply chains draws more interest to tools that help companies manage the flow of goods.
U.S.
A year of school shutdowns and family trauma leads to social isolation, stress and mental-health issues.897
The remarks indicate the former president’s anger toward Mitch McConnell hasn’t abated since losing the election and highlight the challenges the Republican Party faces in trying to move on.100
Campaigns for New York mayor have increased in-person events as Covid-19 restrictions ease and the June 22 primary nears.12
World
Iran said saboteurs caused a blackout at the country’s main nuclear-enrichment plant, accusing the alleged culprits of attempting to derail informal talks with the U.S. on reviving a 2015 nuclear accord.
Retirement
It doesn’t have to be rigid. But knowing roughly what you’ll do and when can keep you both active and grounded.4
A lot of savers shift gears after leaving work. Here’s what to consider before making that move.2
Life & Arts
After a long wait for this summer’s Games, some old hands who had planned to retire are figuring they can also hang on another three years.
The shop at Augusta rapidly sold out of shirts featuring pictures of pimento cheese and egg salad sandwiches. They’re going for way more online.8
Retail analysts are predicting a rise in post-pandemic retail therapy, focused on dresses, heels, and other going-out looks. For inspiration, look no further than the icons of revenge style: Tina Turner and Princess Diana, both in the zeitgeist again.5
A new exhibition in Madrid explores the power of a painter who “needed to move to create.”






